Matchweek & Broadcast Operations Lead

About the role

The Matchweek & Broadcast Operations Lead is a key role within the Relevent Football Partners Media Rights Team. Based in London and reporting to the Head of Matchweek & Broadcast Operations, the successful candidate will play a leading role in the development and delivery of world‑class matchweek and broadcast operational services for media partners across UEFA Men's Club Competitions.

Key responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of the new UEFA Men's Club Competitions rights cycle, ensuring a seamless transition ahead of the 2027/28 season.
• Coordinate with UEFA and media partners to deliver best‑in‑class live match coverage, including onboarding new host broadcasters.
• Plan and deliver media partner workshops in collaboration with UEFA and internal teams throughout the rights cycle.
• Manage matchweek operational planning, bookings, and venue services in partnership with UEFA, media partners, and supplier partners.

Required profile

• Senior‑level live sports broadcast and venue operations experience, preferably in football or other premium sports.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast production workflows, host broadcaster operations, rights‑holder requirements, and matchday delivery.
• Proven stakeholder management, building effective relationships with broadcasters, rights holders, venues, suppliers, and media partners across international events.
• Experience delivering large‑scale, multi‑venue sporting events, including broadcast operations, media partner onboarding, and operational planning across multiple territories.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship‑building skills.
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgement, and adaptability.
• Proactive, organised, and results‑oriented approach.
• Knowledge of UEFA competitions and systems (including FAME and BBS) desirable.